Founded in 1912, Madison Area Technical College or MATC, is the technical and community college for the Madison, Wisconsin area. It is among the largest of the schools in the Wisconsin Technical College System. It enrolls more than 40,000 students every year. MATC is comprised of ten campuses, six of which are located in Madison and four others in the nearby cities of Reedsburg, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, and Portage.
MATC offers more than 100 associate degrees and technical diploma programs, as well as other certifications and adult continuing education programs. The sports teams of MATC are known as the WolfPacks. They participate in a variety of sports including volleyball, softball, baseball, soccer and golf.
Madison Area Technical College can be found in Madison, WI (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Post-Baccalaureate certificate is the highest degree at Madison Area Technical College.
The most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine.
Madison Area Technical College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 14,647 students were enrolled in Madison Area Technical College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Madison Area Technical College provides accessible high quality learning experiences that serve the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Madison Area Technical College
3550 Anderson St
Madison, WI 53704
General Phone: (608) 246-6100
http://matcmadison.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 1,615 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Business and Management | 283 | accounting, marketing, business management, apparel marketing, operations management, small business management, accounting technology, finance |
| Medical Support and Technology | 251 | veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical coding, surgical tech, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 202 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 201 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, fire protection tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 107 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, heavy equipment maintenance, small engine mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 94 | architectural engineering tech, automotive tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 86 | system administration, webmastering, computer security, computer networking, web design, computer support, data processing tech, computer services management, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 78 | housing and human environments, social work courses, child care management, facilities management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 67 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Office and Administration | 41 | administrative assistant |
| Design | 40 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Medical Administration | 36 | medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Production Trades | 35 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Construction Trades | 35 | carpentry, property management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 32 | personal grooming |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 31 | occupational therapist assistant, parks and recreation management, dietetic technician |
| Law | 30 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 25 | applied horticulture |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 24 | restaurant and catering management, pastry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | massage therapy |
| Media | 15 | animation and special effects, graphic communications, printing equipment operation, media and digital communications |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 11 | real estate |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 10 | biology tech |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 10 | agricultural machine tech |
| Hospitality | 8 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for Madison Area Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,594 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 1,304 | 52 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 389 | 18 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 85 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Madison Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 14,647 students (8,503 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Madison, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,196 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,828 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Madison Area Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 400700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 198 | 215 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 198 | $89,071 | 215 | $84,087 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 198 | $89,071 | 215 | $84,087 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 16 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Facilities Planning and Management
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Social Work, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Madison Area Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships
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